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Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!

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Exterior
Television
Game room
Game room
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!

Traveling with the family or taking time for yourself, you'll love coming home to this beautiful home. Three bedrooms each with their own ensuite custom marble bathroom. Just a short walk to the Makuu cliffs to watch the whales go by. The Asian inspired decor is stunning. I have collected art throughout Asia and you are sure to enjoy the many carvings and paintings. The "Man Cave" has a giant flat screen TV, pool table, dart board and more. The home is on one acre and I live in a cottage on property. The landscaped property has many fruit trees for you to "pick" from. I have bikes for your use to explore the area.
The home is located in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Centrally located to the airport, 20 minutes, lava flow 30 minutes and Volcano National Park 30 minutes.

Property manager

Howard Grant
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number TA-017-332-0192-01, GE-017-332-0192-02

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Keaau is home to this holiday home. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 16 min drive - 8.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 34 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 38 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 43 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 44 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mighty Sushi - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave! located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 210 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ngan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house for vacation and retreat

The place is located in a quiet and peaceful area. It is only about 20 minutes from Hilo. The place is amazingly beautiful and spacious. It is filled with arts the owner collecting from traveling many places in the world. The house is fully equipped for both short-term and long-term stay. The garden is beautiful with many fruit trees to admire. Highly recommend for travelers/visitors looking for quietness, peace, and nature beauty.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay.

This is not the place for everyone, but an excellent place if you read what the host describes.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stay

great house , no A/C but we did not read it when we booked !! we realized we did not need it but still
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great property. Lots of room. Clean, quiet, easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon Stay

Howard set up the place with beautiful little gifts for our honeymoon. The property is gorgeous and Howard is very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hideaway on Hilo side of Island

Spacious, clean, furnished "home" located in quiet area. Host very responsive to inquiries and requests. Fully furnished with sports equipment. Property full of fauna that produces fruit (albeit we were there at low season) One drawback - house is located some time from Hilo (depending on traffic) so plan your excurstions accordingly
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house and host with caveats.

House was well kept and clean. Layout was great for us, beds were comfortable. The multiple patios were wonderful and the majority of our time at the house was spent at one. Loved having the bikes and would ride to Paradise Point in the mornings to catch sunrise. It really doesn’t get any better.So the caveat…no where in the current listing does it mention no AC. Mornings and evenings are fine. But if you’re there in the late afternoon, it’s uncomfortably warm in the house (if leaving house earlier in the day and closing sliding doors per owners directions).Yes, there’s some warning about bugs. We didn’t find them bad, and if you’ve ever lived in a hot humid location, it shouldn’t bother you. But if that’s a foreign concept to you, take warning.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

Amazing house with tons of space and a fantastic yard with plenty of privacy, fruit trees and close to the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful property, accurate to listing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great property. Beautifully landscaped. Plenty of room to move around.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet neighborhood.

The property was stunning. The ocean is only a few minute walk which we all enjoyed after dinner. The view and ocean sounds from the lanai was wonderful anytime of the day. The Weber grill made it perfect for grilling dinner every night. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms in each bedroom were large. My wife likes to bird and there were no shortage of birds on the property. There are no negatives to say only positives. We truly enjoyed our stay and would choose to stay here again if we return to the big island. Thank you Howard for the wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alisha s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas break on the Big Island

This property was perfect!! Close enough to everything while keeping us out of the busy tourist areas. The home was clean and cozy. Howard was away for the holiday. But, left us with contact info and a binder full of his island favorites. We particularly appreciated the instructions left by him that took us to the Puna trail, which led us to a private(ish) beach. There, we got to view the sea turtles soaking up the sun. We loved staying here, and plan on returning again in there future! Mahalo Howard!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

Me and my family loved the location it was in, fruit trees on the property and very close to a local spot you can go visit that's beautiful for fishing and just relaxing at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a family

Stayed 5 nights over Thanksgiving. The house is super roomy, the property is beautifully landscaped and the kids loved the pool table and darts. The beach is super close and the sunrises were amazing. This place truly is a tropical paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of room, gorgeous property

House was great, plenty of room. Lots of fun things for the family, bikes, pool table, etc.. Nice to know host was close but didn't need anything. House is not far from the coast which is nice, bit of a drive to store, etc..Very quiet and peaceful, especially in the mornings on the big deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B., Lowell, AR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite Stay w/ Views

Quite stay with beautiful views just a bike ride away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

jozef d.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

nice place

good and nice property, enough info about what to do in the neighbourhood
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Our family flew to the island for my daughter’s Graduation to UH Hilo. This was a great place stay. Plenty of room, clean and peaceful. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Katrin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Island for 6 days

Great place with lots of space! Great for families. A little further off than we thought, but close to the ocean with gorgeous sunrises .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The layout of this house was perfect for our family of 6 with 4 teenagers. Plenty of room and comfortable for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

What a great home to base out of for our family adventures! We were so comfortable and loved everything about this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Covid 19 vacation

The property is awesome! It was the perfect get away spot for peace and relaxation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, spacious house

The house was very nice. Very spacious. It was nice to spread out after being in smaller condos on the other islands.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was the best trip EVER

This was a beautiful home. The Host was awesome and provided all sorts of recommendations of things for us to do in the area. I can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice big home

Had a great time. House is huge, did not feel cramped at all. Howard is super friendly and quick to respond.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Howard Grant

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My name is Howard and I am a contractor on the Big Island. I built this home for myself and 2 sons. The house was a labor of love and did almost all the work myself. My sons are now grown and have families of their own and I felt that it was time to share my home with other travelers. I live in a cottage on the back of the property so I can give my guests privacy when they need it and assistance with questions or issues that may come up. I want to make sure your time on the Big Island is special.

Why they chose this property

This area is the "sunshine belt" of the East side. Walking distance to the ocean and some great fishing spots. Mostly its quiet and private.

What makes this property unique

Each bedroom has its own custom bath. I bought most of the tiles and cabinetry and art during my travels in Asia.

Languages:

English

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